<ul><li>No expandable memory (MicroSD card slot)</li><li>No HDMI out (no video out of any kind)</li><li>No rear facing camera</li><li>No OTG USB (at least not out of the box)</li></ul><div>Those really cheap tablets you mentioned come with most, if not all, of those features.</div>

<div><br></div><div>The Nook HD has a higher resolution screen and MicroSD card slot and HDMI out (but no camera - either side)</div><div><br></div><div>The Kindle Fire has HDMI out</div><div><br></div><div>There are PLENTY of reasons why the Nexus 7 isn't the "go to" tablet for everyone.</div>